Super blue blood moon a rare astronomical treat

Peter Komka/MTI via AP The moon rises in a rare phenomena that combines a supermoon, a Blue Moon and a total lunar eclipse as seen in Legazpi city, Albay province around 200 miles (340 kilometers) southeast of Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.

A remarkably rare celestial event, known as a super blue blood moon, has sent photographers scrabbling for their cameras.

Paul Taylor's stunning view from Hawke's Bay caught the eye of many on Facebook.

The celestial event was also visible from elsewhere in India and many other parts of the world.